She nods in agreement. "Very true. I gave Sooty a hand yesterday with refurbishing some doorframes. And if I decide to make this a permanent residence, I'll see about getting a job as part of the staff. I hate being idle." She shrugs a bit. "But I don't see this being permanent. At least not yet. I haven't been driven to resign from my job at the moment."

She ducks her head, blushing slightly. "I have?"